Fall 2026

Sound Cultures: Podcasting and Music

COMARTS 449 introduces sound studies, exploring sound's role in media and culture while teaching digital audio recording, editing, and podcasting skills.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Jeremy Morris4.1/5

Summary

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The course is moderately difficult, with reviewers noting the final project is tough but fair, and clear information is provided throughout.

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.45/5 from 22 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 2.3/5 difficulty · 3 reviews

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Jeremy Morris is consistently praised for his passion, organization, and willingness to help students. Reviewers highlight his clear communication and fair feedback on projects, though one notes the final project can be challenging.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.37 GPA, 74.3% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.30 GPA, 52.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.33 GPA, 60.5% A/AB (n=43 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

JEREMY MORRIS is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020, Fall 2022, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SEM 001Classroom Instruction38 / 480

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Student experience

the class

Jeremy Morris is consistently praised as an excellent, passionate, and highly organized instructor who cares deeply about student success and learning.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.37 GPA, 74.3% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.30 GPA, 52.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.33 GPA, 60.5% A/AB (n=43 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course is moderately difficult, with reviewers noting the final project is tough but fair, and clear information is provided throughout.

Students appreciate the clear communication and the ability to receive thorough feedback on projects before final submission.

Topics

  • Sound studies
  • Sound and music in communications media
  • History, culture, and media technologies through sound

Skills

  • Digital audio recording and editing
  • Audio content distribution and podcasting
  • Digital audio project creation

Grades

Latest available · Fall 2024— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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UW–Madison

Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
COMARTS 449 · Fall 2026

Sound Cultures: Podcasting and Music

Recorded 2026-09-07
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